Notice to buy old horses for fox feed in Manchester Iowa
Walter Haigh of Manchester Iowa advertises buying worn-out horses for fox feed. Also offers several used McCormick Deering tractors from Torkelson Bros with cultivator, in good condition and low prices. Found truck tires to claim at Echo office, and a wool business ad urging selling as prices rise.
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Torkelson Bros
Elgin
Lena Benson
Boies Capper
Postville
Iowa
Feller's Hardware
West Elgin
Walter Haigh
Manchester
McCormick-Deering
McCormick- Deering Farm Implements
Echo Office
C. J. Mulford
Town
End of Conservative Session With Moderate Spending Hailed
The recent legislative session saw gains for public schools including a continuing contract for teachers, a raise in rural school salaries from 50 to 65 dollars monthly, and a codification bill with a 15000 dollar appropriation. Losses included failure to amend the state constitution for school fund apportionment and the teachers annuity plan.
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Swere
Four Year Terms Battle Tails Through Legislature
Four year terms for public and county officers were debated, with county terms passing the Senate but failing in the House. A state constitution change for four year terms was killed by tabling in the House after a Senate run. The era of “hot potato” bills ended as lawmakers avoided controversial measures and several reforms were sidelined. New faces emerge on boards, with W. S. Rupe and Mrs. George Keyseth confirmed to the state board of education, replacing long-time incumbents.
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Senate
House
State Board of Education
W. S. Rupe
Amps
John P. Wallace
Des Moines
George Keyseth
Clarion
Anna Lawther
Indians Regain Land With Federal Trust For Mound Park
A legislature passed a bill deeding land back to the Indians with the federal government as trustee to preserve Indian mounds in northeastern Iowa under a national park plan. The deed will cover a limited area from state to federal government.
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Iowa
Gifts and Tokens Highlight Legislative Goodwill Spread
Members of the legislature showered gifts and acts of kindness on each other. Rep Kaudsun of Mason City gave flowers, Rep Swaner of Iowa City provided ice cream, Rep Prentis of Mont Ayr sent baby chicks, Sen Lundy of Albin offered coal lamp paper weights, Sen Hart of Lee County hosted a cheese buffet lunch, and Sen Berg of Waterloo sent hams. Presiding officers also received tokens of esteem.
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Kaudsun
Mason City
Rep
Swaner
Iowa City
Prentis
Mont Ayr
Lundy
Albin
Hart
Lee County
Berg
Waterloo
Wadena Couple Married Here at Methodist Parsonage
Fern Thomas of Arlington and John Tripp of Wadena wed Tuesday April 6 at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. J C Warten officiating. Witnesses were Doris Tripp and Mrs Warton. They will reside on his father's farm. Charles Crawford of Red Oak reports seeing a white robin with red breast and white tail and wing feathers.
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Fern Thomas
James Thomas
Arlington
John Tripp
Warren Tripp
Wadena
J.C. Warten
Oa. Im
Doris Tripp
Warton
Rob Charles Crawford
Red Oak
When You're Feeding the Sick Plan Dishes for the Whole Family
Mary Ames shares practical steps for feeding a sick child while the whole family eats together. She details nourishing soft foods, simple preparations like milk toast, and arranging appealing trays to stimulate appetite. Emphasis on making meals easy, wholesome, and visually inviting.
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Mary Ames
Johnny
John
Iowa farm notes cover alfalfa, poultry, seeds and labor-saving gear
Ladak alfalfa recovers slowly but yields well while Iowa poultry capacity remains modest. Opium poppy seed ships from Europe are scarce. 4-H lamb project profits near 30 dollars per lot of 15. Mange in swine rises due to bedding shortages. Clean sod or dirt pockets help prevent anemia in piglets, copperas in dirt boosts minerals. Machinery boom eyes Iowa as demand rises. Faulty cattle, sheep and hog handling costs growers yearly. Winter feeding weakens bones and raises spring shipping losses.
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Iowa
Towa
Reasonable meal times for a 3 year old reader
A 3-year-old should finish meals in about 30 to 40 minutes. Minimize conversation and distractions. Offer small portions and save dessert for after the main course to encourage eating. Ensure seating and utensils are appropriate and food not too hot.
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Dorothy
E. J.C
Clermont Local News Highlights Social Visits and Accidents
Clermont notes record a flurry of Sunday visits from Hawkeye Sumner Elgin and West Union residents. Local events include Easter gatherings, a baptism, a broken arm from a fall, and a grass fire destroying a tool shed near Jens Johnson’s place. Families visited include the Gress, Grover, and Dugstad households with multiple relatives listed.
Seed Shortages Push Gardeners Toward Early Purchases
The article notes that vegetable seed shortages this year may force home gardeners to secure seeds early. Collins explains Europe supplies, which are normally imported, have been cut off. Hog prices are expected to be pegged at nine dollars by the government, likely lifting prices over the next two years, with the buy program accelerating the rise and possibly causing a later dip.
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Collins
Europe
Easter Social Roundup From Area Residents
Mrs L T N Olson was a dinner guest of Elvira Johnson last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs R V Brandt and Lois spent Easter with Brandt’s folks at Riceville. Winnifred Sullivan of Postville visited Fred Bigler and J S Sullivan homes. Nellie Malone visited her son and wife in Waterloo. Gene Lovella and Helen Dibble drove to Dunbar with sister Jane who teaches there. Mrs G Roland Bertha Frisbie and Emma Gunderson were guests in Ed Dugstad home.
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Louis Schlatter
Hawkeye
Clermont
Paul Fridley
Sumner
Clem Kneeland
Harry Johnson
H. D. Yack
Elgin
Ed Dugstid
Ole Christianson
Hans Hanson
Walter Powers
Henry Behn
Elkader
Grace Abel
West Union
Gretchen Rolfs
Blackburn College
Herman Rolfs
Melvin Erickson
Minneapolis
Willis Gress
Lloyd Gress
Lavern Larson
Otto Larson
Decorah
Iowa City
Jens Johnson
Mrr
Johnson
Barbara
Waterloo
Phyllis Gress
Davenport
L. T. N. Olson
Elvira Johnson
R. V. Brandt
Lois
G. Roland
Bertha Frisbie
Emma Gunderson
Ed Dugstad
Replacement Culvert On State Route 172 West of Schori Yards
State highway crews replace a deteriorating concrete culvert on 172 west of Schori stockyards after discovering poor concrete quality. The old culvert, built in 1919, had broken through and prompted the decision to install a new one.
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Schori Stockyards
Be Sure You're Right Then Go Ahead Be Wrong Before You Quit
A collection of old ad style quips and product pitches notes paint brands like Mule-Hide Roofs and Martin-Senour. It promotes durability, economy, style, and color samples while offering light humor about painting and everyday life.
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Reuben Howard
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American Home
American Home Magazine Corporation
Fourth Ave
New York
Elgin Opera House
Elmer Pinney
John Deere
Richard Olson
Henry Velersgen
Rome
Elgin Blacksmith Shop
J. D. Moody
Capper’s Hatchery
Olfee
Independence Produce Co
Mgr
Fel- Hardware
Mr. Farmer
R. P. Strauch
Elgin. Tfp
Town 4-H Club
North Star
Elgin Farmers Coop
Max Medberry
Roy Knight
Asst
Missus
Mister
Johnnie
Epsom Suits
Martin-Senour
Schori & Kusterler. CO
Elgin, Iowa
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